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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 906.75 and 239.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 906.75 and 239.33 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 906.75 = 239.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/906.75 = 239.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 906.75 × 239.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 217,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,012.24/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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