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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 904.94 and 384.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 904.94 and 384.09 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 904.94 = 384.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/904.94 = 384.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 904.94 × 384.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 347,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,578.40/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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