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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.73, 833.10 and 355.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.73, 833.10 and 355.15 is: 490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.73 : 833.10 = 355.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.73/833.10 = 355.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.73x = 833.10 × 355.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.73x = 295,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,875.47/603.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.08

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