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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.13, 967.70 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.13, 967.70 and 255.11 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.13 : 967.70 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.13/967.70 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.13x = 967.70 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.13x = 246,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,873.00/645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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