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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 904.98 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 904.98 and 315.80 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 904.98 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/904.98 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 904.98 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 285,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,792.68/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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