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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.04, 979.02 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.04, 979.02 and 447.10 is: 670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.04 : 979.02 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.04/979.02 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.04x = 979.02 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.04x = 437,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,717.39/653.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.28

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