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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.19, 969.69 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.19, 969.69 and 338.60 is: 508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.19 : 969.69 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.19/969.69 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.19x = 969.69 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.19x = 328,332.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,332.19/646.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.11

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