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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.91, 900.34 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.91, 900.34 and 453.97 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.91 : 900.34 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.91/900.34 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.91x = 900.34 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.91x = 408,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,729.89/652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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