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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 907.07 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 907.07 and 361.37 is: 541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 907.07 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/907.07 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 907.07 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 327,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,781.54/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.87

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