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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 981 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 981 and 448.92 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 981 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/981 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 981 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 440,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,390.52/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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