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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 906.45 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 906.45 and 387.76 is: 581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 906.45 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/906.45 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 906.45 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 351,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,485.05/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.90

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