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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 970.32 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 970.32 and 484.96 is: 728.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 970.32 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/970.32 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 970.32 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 470,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,566.39/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.70

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