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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 906.18 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 906.18 and 330.72 is: 496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 906.18 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/906.18 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 906.18 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 299,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,691.85/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.10

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