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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.18, 970.08 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.18, 970.08 and 441.24 is: 661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.18 : 970.08 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.18/970.08 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.18x = 970.08 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.18x = 428,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,034.46/647.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.39

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