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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 906.12 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 906.12 and 208.74 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 906.12 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/906.12 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 906.12 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 189,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,146.89/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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