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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645, 967.66 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645, 967.66 and 189 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645 : 967.66 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645/967.66 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645x = 967.66 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645x = 182,887.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,887.74/645
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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