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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 907.05 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 907.05 and 239.43 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 907.05 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/907.05 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 907.05 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 217,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,174.98/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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