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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.98, 912.06 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.98, 912.06 and 446.26 is: 668.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.98 : 912.06 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.98/912.06 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.98x = 912.06 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.98x = 407,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,015.90/608.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.36

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