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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.03, 969.18 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.03, 969.18 and 235.09 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.03 : 969.18 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.03/969.18 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.03x = 969.18 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.03x = 227,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,844.53/646.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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