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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 907.37 and 431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 907.37 and 431.67 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 907.37 = 431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/907.37 = 431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 907.37 × 431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 391,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,680.95/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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