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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.15, 980.61 and 448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.15, 980.61 and 448.81 is: 672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.15 : 980.61 = 448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.15/980.61 = 448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.15x = 980.61 × 448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.15x = 440,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,107.57/654.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.79

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