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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.14, 969.94 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.14, 969.94 and 373.36 is: 559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.14 : 969.94 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.14/969.94 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.14x = 969.94 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.14x = 362,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,136.80/647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.60

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