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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 965.72 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 965.72 and 449.82 is: 673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 965.72 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/965.72 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 965.72 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 434,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,401.29/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.46

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