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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 969.39 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 969.39 and 352.82 is: 530.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 969.39 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/969.39 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 969.39 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 342,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,015.33/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.16

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