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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 906.02 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 906.02 and 295.96 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 906.02 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/906.02 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 906.02 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 268,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,145.68/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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