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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.10, 987.76 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.10, 987.76 and 453.66 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.10 : 987.76 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.10/987.76 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.10x = 987.76 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.10x = 448,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,107.20/716.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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