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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 906.36 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 906.36 and 165.48 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 906.36 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/906.36 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 906.36 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 149,984.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,984.45/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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