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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,445.69 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,445.69 and 347.56 is: 521.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,445.69 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,445.69 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,445.69 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 502,465.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,465.39/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.22

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