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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 907.80 and 362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 907.80 and 362 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 907.80 = 362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/907.80 = 362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 907.80 × 362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 328,623.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,623.60/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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