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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.81, 970.56 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.81, 970.56 and 455.26 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.81 : 970.56 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.81/970.56 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.81x = 970.56 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.81x = 441,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,857.15/703.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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