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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 906.73 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 906.73 and 373.46 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 906.73 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/906.73 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 906.73 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 338,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,622.85/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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