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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.93, 958.34 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.93, 958.34 and 453.28 is: 680.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.93 : 958.34 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.93/958.34 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.93x = 958.34 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.93x = 434,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,395.61/637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.95

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