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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 967.26 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 967.26 and 320.44 is: 479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 967.26 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/967.26 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 967.26 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 309,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,948.79/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.98

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