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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 989.28 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 989.28 and 454.84 is: 680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 989.28 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/989.28 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 989.28 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 449,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,964.12/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.98

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