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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 970.82 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 970.82 and 403.32 is: 604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 970.82 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/970.82 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 970.82 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 391,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,551.12/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.67

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