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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.09, 970.02 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.09, 970.02 and 213.96 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.09 : 970.02 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.09/970.02 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.09x = 970.02 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.09x = 207,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,545.48/647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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