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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 907.14 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 907.14 and 296.87 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 907.14 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/907.14 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 907.14 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 269,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,298.12/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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