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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.25, 970.06 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.25, 970.06 and 322.71 is: 483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.25 : 970.06 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.25/970.06 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.25x = 970.06 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.25x = 313,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,048.06/647.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.66

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