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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 967.95 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 967.95 and 452.51 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 967.95 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/967.95 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 967.95 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 437,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,999.95/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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