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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 906.06 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 906.06 and 238.56 is: 358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 906.06 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/906.06 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 906.06 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 216,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,149.67/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.01

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