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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.11, 969.97 and 555.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.11, 969.97 and 555.53 is: 832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.11 : 969.97 = 555.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.11/969.97 = 555.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.11x = 969.97 × 555.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.11x = 538,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,847.43/647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.70

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