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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.85, 973.92 and 526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.85, 973.92 and 526.96 is: 792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.85 : 973.92 = 526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.85/973.92 = 526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.85x = 973.92 × 526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.85x = 513,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,216.88/647.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.18

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