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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.02, 1,226.80 and 644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.02, 1,226.80 and 644.86 is: 965.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.02 : 1,226.80 = 644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.02/1,226.80 = 644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.02x = 1,226.80 × 644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.02x = 791,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,114.25/819.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.93

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