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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 968.64 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 968.64 and 547.56 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 968.64 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/968.64 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 968.64 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 530,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,388.52/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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