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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.63, 969.94 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.63, 969.94 and 190.63 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.63 : 969.94 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.63/969.94 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.63x = 969.94 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.63x = 184,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,894.81/646.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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