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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 906.62 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 906.62 and 296.28 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 906.62 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/906.62 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 906.62 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 268,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,611.89/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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