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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 905.64 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 905.64 and 295.85 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 905.64 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/905.64 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 905.64 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 267,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,933.59/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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