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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 906.08 and 316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 906.08 and 316.05 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 906.08 = 316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/906.08 = 316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 906.08 × 316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 286,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,365.00/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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