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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.04 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.04 and 206.64 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.04 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.04 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.04 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 200,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,035.79/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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