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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 970.92 and 300.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 970.92 and 300.99 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 970.92 = 300.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/970.92 = 300.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 970.92 × 300.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 292,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,237.21/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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