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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.31, 904.96 and 329.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.31, 904.96 and 329.93 is: 494.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.31 : 904.96 = 329.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.31/904.96 = 329.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.31x = 904.96 × 329.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.31x = 298,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,574.89/603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.90

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