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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 904.64 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 904.64 and 448.91 is: 672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 904.64 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/904.64 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 904.64 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 406,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,099.70/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.67

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