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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.18, 906 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.18, 906 and 447.04 is: 616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.18 : 906 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.18/906 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.18x = 906 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.18x = 405,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,018.24/657.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.30

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