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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.85, 906.93 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.85, 906.93 and 239.54 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.85 : 906.93 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.85/906.93 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.85x = 906.93 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.85x = 217,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,241.48/604.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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