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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 969.93 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 969.93 and 339.44 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 969.93 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/969.93 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 969.93 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 329,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,228.19/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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