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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.02, 968.98 and 614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.02, 968.98 and 614.74 is: 920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.02 : 968.98 = 614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.02/968.98 = 614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.02x = 968.98 × 614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.02x = 595,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,670.77/647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.64

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