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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 970.90 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 970.90 and 353.83 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 970.90 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/970.90 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 970.90 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 343,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,533.55/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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