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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.66, 905.90 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.66, 905.90 and 315.22 is: 472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.66 : 905.90 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.66/905.90 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.66x = 905.90 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.66x = 285,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,557.80/604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.26

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