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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 905.92 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 905.92 and 329.46 is: 494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 905.92 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/905.92 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 905.92 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 298,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,464.40/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.20

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