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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.00, 970.64 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.00, 970.64 and 214.05 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.00 : 970.64 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.00/970.64 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.00x = 970.64 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.00x = 207,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,764.42/647.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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