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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 966.12 and 547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 966.12 and 547.92 is: 820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 966.12 = 547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/966.12 = 547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 966.12 × 547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 529,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,356.47/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.71

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