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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.11, 969.77 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.11, 969.77 and 454.24 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.11 : 969.77 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.11/969.77 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.11x = 969.77 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.11x = 440,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,510.67/703.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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