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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 907.60 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 907.60 and 239.64 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 907.60 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/907.60 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 907.60 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 217,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,497.26/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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