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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 905.58 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 905.58 and 295.79 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 905.58 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/905.58 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 905.58 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 267,856.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,856.98/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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