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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.72, 906.21 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.72, 906.21 and 466.56 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.72 : 906.21 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.72/906.21 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.72x = 906.21 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.72x = 422,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,801.34/603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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