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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.11, 968.91 and 338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.11, 968.91 and 338.32 is: 506.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.11 : 968.91 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.11/968.91 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.11x = 968.91 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.11x = 327,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,801.63/647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.56

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