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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 905.93 and 329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 905.93 and 329.91 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 905.93 = 329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/905.93 = 329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 905.93 × 329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 298,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,873.93/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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