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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.48, 967.50 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.48, 967.50 and 452.84 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.48 : 967.50 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.48/967.50 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.48x = 967.50 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.48x = 438,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,122.70/701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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