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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 970.20 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 970.20 and 404.06 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 970.20 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/970.20 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 970.20 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 392,019.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,019.01/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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