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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 896.88 and 454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 896.88 and 454.04 is: 680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 896.88 = 454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/896.88 = 454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 896.88 × 454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 407,219.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,219.40/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.10

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