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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 969.31 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 969.31 and 453.64 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 969.31 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/969.31 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 969.31 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 439,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,717.79/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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