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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 905.96 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 905.96 and 223.69 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 905.96 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/905.96 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 905.96 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 202,654.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,654.19/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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