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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.16, 905.06 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.16, 905.06 and 237.94 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.16 : 905.06 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.16/905.06 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.16x = 905.06 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.16x = 215,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,349.98/603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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