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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 906.69 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 906.69 and 239.42 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 906.69 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/906.69 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 906.69 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 217,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,079.72/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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