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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 906.85 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 906.85 and 357.69 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 906.85 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/906.85 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 906.85 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 324,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,368.22/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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