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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.06, 970.99 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.06, 970.99 and 322.45 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.06 : 970.99 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.06/970.99 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.06x = 970.99 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.06x = 313,092.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,092.49/647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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