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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 912.54 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 912.54 and 446.80 is: 671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 912.54 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/912.54 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 912.54 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 407,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,722.87/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.57

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