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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.79, 906.23 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.79, 906.23 and 483.02 is: 723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.79 : 906.23 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.79/906.23 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.79x = 906.23 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.79x = 437,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,723.89/604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.77

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