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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.10, 969.93 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.10, 969.93 and 387.45 is: 580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.10 : 969.93 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.10/969.93 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.10x = 969.93 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.10x = 375,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,799.38/647.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.74

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