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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 908.90 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 908.90 and 436.64 is: 603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 908.90 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/908.90 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 908.90 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 396,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,855.37/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.06

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