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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 970.59 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 970.59 and 236.04 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 970.59 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/970.59 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 970.59 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 229,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,098.06/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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