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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.67, 971.64 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.67, 971.64 and 300.93 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.67 : 971.64 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.67/971.64 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.67x = 971.64 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.67x = 292,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,395.63/647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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