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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 904.20 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 904.20 and 237.64 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 904.20 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/904.20 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 904.20 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 214,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,874.09/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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