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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 967.68 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 967.68 and 337.72 is: 506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 967.68 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/967.68 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 967.68 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 326,804.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,804.89/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.17

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