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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.76, 970.07 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.76, 970.07 and 235.77 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.76 : 970.07 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.76/970.07 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.76x = 970.07 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.76x = 228,712.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,712.23/646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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