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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.07, 967.87 and 234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.07, 967.87 and 234.24 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.07 : 967.87 = 234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.07/967.87 = 234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.07x = 967.87 × 234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.07x = 226,713.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,713.87/645.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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