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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 905.23 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 905.23 and 295.58 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 905.23 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/905.23 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 905.23 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 267,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,567.88/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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