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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 833.68 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 833.68 and 383 is: 528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 833.68 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/833.68 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 833.68 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 319,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,299.44/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.59

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