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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 967.12 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 967.12 and 255.03 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 967.12 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/967.12 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 967.12 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 246,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,644.61/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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