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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.83, 970.83 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.83, 970.83 and 354.57 is: 531.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.83 : 970.83 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.83/970.83 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.83x = 970.83 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.83x = 344,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,225.42/647.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.36

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