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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 976.65 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 976.65 and 445.18 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 976.65 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/976.65 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 976.65 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 434,785.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,785.05/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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