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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 971.48 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 971.48 and 416.64 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 971.48 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/971.48 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 971.48 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 404,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,755.34/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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