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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.81, 907.38 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.81, 907.38 and 296.75 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.81 : 907.38 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.81/907.38 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.81x = 907.38 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.81x = 269,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,268.40/604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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