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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 906.71 and 209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 906.71 and 209.06 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 906.71 = 209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/906.71 = 209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 906.71 × 209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 189,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,556.79/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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