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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.03, 969.69 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.03, 969.69 and 401.39 is: 600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.03 : 969.69 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.03/969.69 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.03x = 969.69 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.03x = 389,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,219.02/648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.62

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