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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 967.74 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 967.74 and 337.60 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 967.74 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/967.74 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 967.74 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 326,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,709.02/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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