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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 981.83 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 981.83 and 448.98 is: 673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 981.83 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/981.83 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 981.83 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 440,819.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,819.79/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.09

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