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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 907.07 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 907.07 and 518.55 is: 778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 907.07 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/907.07 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 907.07 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 470,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,358.56/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.44

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