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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 906.20 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 906.20 and 534.75 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 906.20 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/906.20 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 906.20 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 484,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,588.39/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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