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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 906 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 906 and 239.05 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 906 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/906 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 906 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 216,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,579.30/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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