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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.04 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.04 and 407.52 is: 610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.04 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.04 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.04 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 368,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,414.38/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.97

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