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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 968.26 and 348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 968.26 and 348.83 is: 522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 968.26 = 348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/968.26 = 348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 968.26 × 348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 337,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,758.14/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.80

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