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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.04, 1,353.48 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.04, 1,353.48 and 646 is: 968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.04 : 1,353.48 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.04/1,353.48 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.04x = 1,353.48 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.04x = 874,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,348.08/903.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.23

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