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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 969.09 and 339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 969.09 and 339.23 is: 508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 969.09 = 339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/969.09 = 339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 969.09 × 339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 328,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,739.56/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.01

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