3D Least Squares Plane

Question

What\'s the algorithm for computing a least squares plane in (x, y, z) space, given a set of 3D data points? In other words, if I had a bunch of points like (1, 2, 3), (4, 5

Answer 1

All you'll have to do is to solve the system of equations.

If those are your points: (1, 2, 3), (4, 5, 6), (7, 8, 9)

That gives you the equations:

3=a*1 + b*2 + c
6=a*4 + b*5 + c
9=a*7 + b*8 + c

So your question actually should be: How do I solve a system of equations?

Therefore I recommend reading this SO question.

If I've misunderstood your question let us know.

EDIT:

Ignore my answer as you probably meant something else.