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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 967.68 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 967.68 and 356.96 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 967.68 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/967.68 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 967.68 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 345,423.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,423.05/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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