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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.63, 976.91 and 445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.63, 976.91 and 445.69 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.63 : 976.91 = 445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.63/976.91 = 445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.63x = 976.91 × 445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.63x = 435,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,400.52/651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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