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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 907.76 and 431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 907.76 and 431.92 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 907.76 = 431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/907.76 = 431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 907.76 × 431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 392,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,079.70/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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