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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.33, 969.15 and 440.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.33, 969.15 and 440.95 is: 661.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.33 : 969.15 = 440.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.33/969.15 = 440.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.33x = 969.15 × 440.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.33x = 427,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,348.01/646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.19

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