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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.55, 967.98 and 484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.55, 967.98 and 484.96 is: 726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.55 : 967.98 = 484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.55/967.98 = 484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.55x = 967.98 × 484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.55x = 469,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,431.58/646.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.06

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