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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 906.12 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 906.12 and 238.91 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 906.12 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/906.12 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 906.12 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 216,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,476.60/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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