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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 971.07 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 971.07 and 300.69 is: 451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 971.07 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/971.07 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 971.07 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 291,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,991.04/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.06

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