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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 969.45 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 969.45 and 440.83 is: 661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 969.45 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/969.45 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 969.45 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 427,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,362.64/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.80

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