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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.62, 905.25 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.62, 905.25 and 383.91 is: 575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.62 : 905.25 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.62/905.25 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.62x = 905.25 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.62x = 347,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,534.53/603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.76

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