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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 980.64 and 448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 980.64 and 448.70 is: 672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 980.64 = 448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/980.64 = 448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 980.64 × 448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 440,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,008.26/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.15

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