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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.52, 967.44 and 481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.52, 967.44 and 481.92 is: 722.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.52 : 967.44 = 481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.52/967.44 = 481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.52x = 967.44 × 481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.52x = 466,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,228.68/645.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.25

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