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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.07, 970.34 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.07, 970.34 and 214.26 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.07 : 970.34 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.07/970.34 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.07x = 970.34 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.07x = 207,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,903.98/647.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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