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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.04, 967.40 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.04, 967.40 and 320.16 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.04 : 967.40 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.04/967.40 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.04x = 967.40 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.04x = 309,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,722.78/645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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