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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 954.29 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 954.29 and 455.79 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 954.29 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/954.29 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 954.29 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 434,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,955.84/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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