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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 969.76 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 969.76 and 454.72 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 969.76 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/969.76 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 969.76 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 440,969.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,969.27/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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