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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.67, 970.01 and 213.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.67, 970.01 and 213.83 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.67 : 970.01 = 213.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.67/970.01 = 213.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.67x = 970.01 × 213.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.67x = 207,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,411.32/646.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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