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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.25, 969.65 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.25, 969.65 and 322.84 is: 483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.25 : 969.65 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.25/969.65 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.25x = 969.65 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.25x = 313,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,041.81/647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.65

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