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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 906.27 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 906.27 and 315.28 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 906.27 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/906.27 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 906.27 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 285,728.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,728.81/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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