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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 969.81 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 969.81 and 190.54 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 969.81 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/969.81 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 969.81 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 184,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,787.12/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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