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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.00, 970.46 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.00, 970.46 and 236.09 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.00 : 970.46 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.00/970.46 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.00x = 970.46 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.00x = 229,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,109.87/647.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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