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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.06, 889.70 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.06, 889.70 and 495.66 is: 683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.06 : 889.70 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.06/889.70 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.06x = 889.70 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.06x = 440,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,988.70/645.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.64

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