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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.55, 954.54 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.55, 954.54 and 455.67 is: 628.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.55 : 954.54 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.55/954.54 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.55x = 954.54 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.55x = 434,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,955.24/691.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.96

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