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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 833.98 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 833.98 and 463.91 is: 640.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 833.98 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/833.98 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 833.98 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 386,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,887.49/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.51

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