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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.29, 969.27 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.29, 969.27 and 403.99 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.29 : 969.27 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.29/969.27 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.29x = 969.27 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.29x = 391,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,571.45/647.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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