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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 906.48 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 906.48 and 361.44 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 906.48 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/906.48 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 906.48 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 327,638.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,638.13/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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