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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 968.24 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 968.24 and 352.85 is: 529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 968.24 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/968.24 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 968.24 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 341,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,646.79/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.06

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