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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 904.16 and 526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 904.16 and 526.69 is: 788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 904.16 = 526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/904.16 = 526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 904.16 × 526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 476,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,209.40/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.78

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