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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 969.90 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 969.90 and 430.84 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 969.90 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/969.90 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 969.90 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 417,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,871.72/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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