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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 903.24 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 903.24 and 446.64 is: 616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 903.24 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/903.24 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 903.24 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 403,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,423.11/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.85

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