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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 904.47 and 558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 904.47 and 558.65 is: 836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 904.47 = 558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/904.47 = 558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 904.47 × 558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 505,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,277.64/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.25

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