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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 906.65 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 906.65 and 239.04 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 906.65 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/906.65 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 906.65 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 216,725.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,725.62/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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