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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.21 and 355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.21 and 355.29 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.21 = 355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.21 = 355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.21 × 355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 296,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,025.24/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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