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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.08, 979.11 and 447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.08, 979.11 and 447.02 is: 670.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.08 : 979.11 = 447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.08/979.11 = 447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.08x = 979.11 × 447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.08x = 437,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,685.09/653.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.19

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