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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.97, 970.53 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.97, 970.53 and 300.27 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.97 : 970.53 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.97/970.53 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.97x = 970.53 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.97x = 291,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,425.25/646.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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