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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.03, 1,445.75 and 347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.03, 1,445.75 and 347.65 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.03 : 1,445.75 = 347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.03/1,445.75 = 347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.03x = 1,445.75 × 347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.03x = 502,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,620.00/964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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