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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.36 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.36 and 373.47 is: 560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.36 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.36 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.36 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 338,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,498.27/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.41

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