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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.06, 980.39 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.06, 980.39 and 448.94 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.06 : 980.39 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.06/980.39 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.06x = 980.39 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.06x = 440,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,136.29/653.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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