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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.81, 969.36 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.81, 969.36 and 354.31 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.81 : 969.36 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.81/969.36 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.81x = 969.36 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.81x = 343,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,453.94/646.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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