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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.51, 970.64 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.51, 970.64 and 454.84 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.51 : 970.64 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.51/970.64 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.51x = 970.64 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.51x = 441,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,485.90/703.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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