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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.13, 967.71 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.13, 967.71 and 337.60 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.13 : 967.71 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.13/967.71 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.13x = 967.71 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.13x = 326,698.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,698.90/645.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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