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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 906.88 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 906.88 and 165.83 is: 248.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 906.88 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/906.88 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 906.88 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 150,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,382.96/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.70

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