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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.63, 970.95 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.63, 970.95 and 454.51 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.63 : 970.95 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.63/970.95 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.63x = 970.95 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.63x = 441,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,306.48/703.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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