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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 906.87 and 421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 906.87 and 421.75 is: 633.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 906.87 = 421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/906.87 = 421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 906.87 × 421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 382,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,472.42/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.00

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