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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 953.94 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 953.94 and 453.54 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 953.94 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/953.94 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 953.94 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 432,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,649.95/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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