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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 906.46 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 906.46 and 239.36 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 906.46 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/906.46 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 906.46 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 216,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,970.27/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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