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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 915.71 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 915.71 and 446.92 is: 669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 915.71 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/915.71 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 915.71 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 409,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,244.59/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.19

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