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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.74, 970.92 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.74, 970.92 and 465.03 is: 697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.74 : 970.92 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.74/970.92 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.74x = 970.92 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.74x = 451,512.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,512.31/647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.06

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