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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 905.86 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 905.86 and 536.26 is: 803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 905.86 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/905.86 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 905.86 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 485,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,776.48/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.02

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