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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.99, 969.12 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.99, 969.12 and 373.29 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.99 : 969.12 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.99/969.12 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.99x = 969.12 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.99x = 361,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,762.80/645.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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