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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.07, 906.14 and 238.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.07, 906.14 and 238.76 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.07 : 906.14 = 238.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.07/906.14 = 238.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.07x = 906.14 × 238.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.07x = 216,349.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,349.99/604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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