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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 835 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 835 and 383.88 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 835 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/835 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 835 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 320,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,539.80/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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