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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.90, 969.22 and 275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.90, 969.22 and 275.68 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.90 : 969.22 = 275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.90/969.22 = 275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.90x = 969.22 × 275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.90x = 267,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,196.13/645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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