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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 906.01 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 906.01 and 238.75 is: 358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 906.01 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/906.01 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 906.01 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 216,309.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,309.89/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.03

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