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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.16, 971.04 and 526.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.16, 971.04 and 526.80 is: 790.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.16 : 971.04 = 526.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.16/971.04 = 526.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.16x = 971.04 × 526.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.16x = 511,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,543.87/647.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.44

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