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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 967.77 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 967.77 and 320.94 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 967.77 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/967.77 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 967.77 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 310,596.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,596.10/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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