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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.02, 896.06 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.02, 896.06 and 453 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.02 : 896.06 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.02/896.06 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.02x = 896.06 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.02x = 405,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,915.18/649.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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