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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 906.24 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 906.24 and 311.84 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 906.24 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/906.24 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 906.24 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 282,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,604.69/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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