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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647, 969.56 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647, 969.56 and 322.04 is: 482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647 : 969.56 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647/969.56 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647x = 969.56 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647x = 312,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,237.10/647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.59

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