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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.97, 969.11 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.97, 969.11 and 275.58 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.97 : 969.11 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.97/969.11 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.97x = 969.11 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.97x = 267,067.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,067.33/645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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