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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.19, 976.82 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.19, 976.82 and 453.15 is: 679.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.19 : 976.82 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.19/976.82 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.19x = 976.82 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.19x = 442,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,645.98/651.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.75

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