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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.20, 969.98 and 604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.20, 969.98 and 604.75 is: 904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.20 : 969.98 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.20/969.98 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.20x = 969.98 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.20x = 586,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,595.87/648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.96

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