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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 906.39 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 906.39 and 239.04 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 906.39 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/906.39 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 906.39 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 216,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,663.47/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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