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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 912.42 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 912.42 and 446.12 is: 668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 912.42 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/912.42 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 912.42 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 407,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,048.81/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.30

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