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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.07, 967.40 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.07, 967.40 and 212.13 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.07 : 967.40 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.07/967.40 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.07x = 967.40 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.07x = 205,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,214.56/645.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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