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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.65, 970.30 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.65, 970.30 and 322.02 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.65 : 970.30 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.65/970.30 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.65x = 970.30 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.65x = 312,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,456.41/646.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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