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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.84, 970.64 and 404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.84, 970.64 and 404.54 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.84 : 970.64 = 404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.84/970.64 = 404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.84x = 970.64 × 404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.84x = 392,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,662.71/647.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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