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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.14, 983.60 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.14, 983.60 and 464.68 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.14 : 983.60 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.14/983.60 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.14x = 983.60 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.14x = 457,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,059.25/713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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