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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 906.12 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 906.12 and 475.61 is: 712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 906.12 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/906.12 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 906.12 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 430,955.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,955.20/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.60

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