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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 970.12 and 322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 970.12 and 322.21 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 970.12 = 322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/970.12 = 322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 970.12 × 322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 312,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,580.75/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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