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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.74, 901.04 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.74, 901.04 and 446.90 is: 670.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.74 : 901.04 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.74/901.04 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.74x = 901.04 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.74x = 402,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,670.27/600.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.29

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