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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.09 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.09 and 238.92 is: 358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.09 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.09 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.09 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 216,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,483.02/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.37

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