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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 970.92 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 970.92 and 322.56 is: 483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 970.92 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/970.92 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 970.92 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 313,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,179.96/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.57

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