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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 956.25 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 956.25 and 464.76 is: 697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 956.25 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/956.25 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 956.25 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 444,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,426.75/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.67

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