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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 906.31 and 360.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 906.31 and 360.87 is: 541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 906.31 = 360.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/906.31 = 360.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 906.31 × 360.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 327,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,060.09/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.12

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