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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 904.62 and 359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 904.62 and 359.84 is: 538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 904.62 = 359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/904.62 = 359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 904.62 × 359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 325,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,518.46/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.88

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