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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.67, 980.13 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.67, 980.13 and 448.34 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.67 : 980.13 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.67/980.13 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.67x = 980.13 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.67x = 439,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,424.48/653.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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