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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 967.61 and 427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 967.61 and 427.07 is: 640.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 967.61 = 427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/967.61 = 427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 967.61 × 427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 413,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,240.69/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.65

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