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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.19, 904.83 and 361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.19, 904.83 and 361.27 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.19 : 904.83 = 361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.19/904.83 = 361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.19x = 904.83 × 361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.19x = 326,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,887.93/603.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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