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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.61, 900.02 and 446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.61, 900.02 and 446.29 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.61 : 900.02 = 446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.61/900.02 = 446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.61x = 900.02 × 446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.61x = 401,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,667.69/600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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