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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 968.85 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 968.85 and 510.36 is: 764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 968.85 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/968.85 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 968.85 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 494,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,462.29/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.19

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