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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.80, 970.82 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.80, 970.82 and 322.44 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.80 : 970.82 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.80/970.82 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.80x = 970.82 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.80x = 313,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,031.20/647.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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