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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 967.20 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 967.20 and 315.96 is: 473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 967.20 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/967.20 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 967.20 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 305,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,590.10/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.69

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