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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 970.34 and 441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 970.34 and 441.81 is: 661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 970.34 = 441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/970.34 = 441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 970.34 × 441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 428,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,707.24/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.84

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