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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 906.99 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 906.99 and 165.89 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 906.99 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/906.99 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 906.99 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 150,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456.04/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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