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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.75, 970.80 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.75, 970.80 and 323.21 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.75 : 970.80 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.75/970.80 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.75x = 970.80 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.75x = 313,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,767.41/647.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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