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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 967.91 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 967.91 and 275.14 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 967.91 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/967.91 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 967.91 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 266,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,308.67/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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