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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 980.28 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 980.28 and 448.23 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 980.28 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/980.28 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 980.28 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 439,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,390.90/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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