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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 968.37 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 968.37 and 403.74 is: 604.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 968.37 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/968.37 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 968.37 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 390,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,969.70/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.19

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