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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.24, 970.83 and 453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.24, 970.83 and 453.43 is: 679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.24 : 970.83 = 453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.24/970.83 = 453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.24x = 970.83 × 453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.24x = 440,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,203.45/648.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.07

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