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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 905.36 and 474.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 905.36 and 474.93 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 905.36 = 474.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/905.36 = 474.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 905.36 × 474.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 429,980.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,980.25/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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