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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 970.56 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 970.56 and 323.20 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 970.56 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/970.56 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 970.56 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 313,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,684.99/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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