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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 906.69 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 906.69 and 315.74 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 906.69 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/906.69 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 906.69 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 286,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,278.30/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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