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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.11, 967.71 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.11, 967.71 and 176.66 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.11 : 967.71 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.11/967.71 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.11x = 967.71 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.11x = 170,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,955.65/645.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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