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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.47, 1,955.69 and 645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.47, 1,955.69 and 645.89 is: 968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.47 : 1,955.69 = 645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.47/1,955.69 = 645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.47x = 1,955.69 × 645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.47x = 1,263,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,157.38/1,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.33

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