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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 941.86 and 446.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 941.86 and 446.70 is: 616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 941.86 = 446.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/941.86 = 446.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 941.86 × 446.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 420,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,728.86/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.00

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