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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.16, 978.06 and 468.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.16, 978.06 and 468.02 is: 701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.16 : 978.06 = 468.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.16/978.06 = 468.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.16x = 978.06 × 468.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.16x = 457,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,751.64/652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.90

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