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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.08, 970.08 and 595.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.08, 970.08 and 595.83 is: 893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.08 : 970.08 = 595.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.08/970.08 = 595.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.08x = 970.08 × 595.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.08x = 578,002.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,002.77/647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.25

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