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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.44, 967.42 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.44, 967.42 and 452.76 is: 624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.44 : 967.42 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.44/967.42 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.44x = 967.42 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.44x = 438,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,009.08/701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.44

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