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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 970.56 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 970.56 and 214.08 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 970.56 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/970.56 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 970.56 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 207,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,777.48/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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