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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 969.40 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 969.40 and 404.08 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 969.40 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/969.40 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 969.40 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 391,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,715.15/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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