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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 980.64 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 980.64 and 448.44 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 980.64 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/980.64 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 980.64 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 439,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,758.20/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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