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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.01, 967.70 and 371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.01, 967.70 and 371.34 is: 557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.01 : 967.70 = 371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.01/967.70 = 371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.01x = 967.70 × 371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.01x = 359,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,345.72/645.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.12

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