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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.02, 848.09 and 447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.02, 848.09 and 447.97 is: 618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.02 : 848.09 = 447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.02/848.09 = 447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.02x = 848.09 × 447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.02x = 379,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,916.64/614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.74

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