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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 833.79 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 833.79 and 368.15 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 833.79 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/833.79 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 833.79 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 306,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,955.62/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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