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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.04, 971.64 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.04, 971.64 and 635.16 is: 953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.04 : 971.64 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.04/971.64 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.04x = 971.64 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.04x = 617,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,146.86/647.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.80

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