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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.26, 970.01 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.26, 970.01 and 354.81 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.26 : 970.01 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.26/970.01 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.26x = 970.01 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.26x = 344,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,172.44/647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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