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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.24, 969.33 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.24, 969.33 and 452.43 is: 677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.24 : 969.33 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.24/969.33 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.24x = 969.33 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.24x = 438,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,555.67/647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.58

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