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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.20 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.20 and 274.83 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.20 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.20 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.20 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 249,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,050.95/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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