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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.73, 893.48 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.73, 893.48 and 448.47 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.73 : 893.48 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.73/893.48 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.73x = 893.48 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.73x = 400,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,696.73/647.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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