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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 916.52 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 916.52 and 447.64 is: 670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 916.52 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/916.52 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 916.52 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 410,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,272.59/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.57

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