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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.11, 904.77 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.11, 904.77 and 294.92 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.11 : 904.77 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.11/904.77 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.11x = 904.77 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.11x = 266,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,838.73/603.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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