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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 907.68 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 907.68 and 316.48 is: 474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 907.68 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/907.68 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 907.68 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 287,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,262.57/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.91

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