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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.13, 968.51 and 337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.13, 968.51 and 337.67 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.13 : 968.51 = 337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.13/968.51 = 337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.13x = 968.51 × 337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.13x = 327,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,036.77/646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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