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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.92, 970.47 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.92, 970.47 and 213.93 is: 320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.92 : 970.47 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.92/970.47 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.92x = 970.47 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.92x = 207,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,612.65/646.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.92

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