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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.84 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.84 and 300.69 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.84 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.84 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.84 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 291,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,924.31/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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