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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.11, 906.20 and 238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.11, 906.20 and 238.93 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.11 : 906.20 = 238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.11/906.20 = 238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.11x = 906.20 × 238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.11x = 216,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,518.37/604.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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