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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 962 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 962 and 448.52 is: 618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 962 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/962 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 962 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 431,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,476.24/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.95

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