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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 904.55 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 904.55 and 295.09 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 904.55 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/904.55 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 904.55 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 266,923.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,923.66/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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