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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 971.04 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 971.04 and 322.76 is: 484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 971.04 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/971.04 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 971.04 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 313,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,412.87/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.07

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