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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970 and 415.32 is: 622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 402,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,860.40/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.58

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