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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 907.14 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 907.14 and 239.75 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 907.14 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/907.14 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 907.14 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 217,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,486.82/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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