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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.22, 1,228.76 and 645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.22, 1,228.76 and 645.97 is: 967.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.22 : 1,228.76 = 645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.22/1,228.76 = 645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.22x = 1,228.76 × 645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.22x = 793,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,735.80/820.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.71

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