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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 967.46 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 967.46 and 212.18 is: 318.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 967.46 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/967.46 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 967.46 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 205,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,275.66/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.19

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