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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.56, 970.13 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.56, 970.13 and 354.04 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.56 : 970.13 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.56/970.13 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.56x = 970.13 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.56x = 343,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,463.28/646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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