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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 907.12 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 907.12 and 326.61 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 907.12 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/907.12 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 907.12 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 296,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,273.24/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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