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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.31, 967.92 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.31, 967.92 and 449.74 is: 674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.31 : 967.92 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.31/967.92 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.31x = 967.92 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.31x = 435,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,312.34/645.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.58

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