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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 907.41 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 907.41 and 239.90 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 907.41 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/907.41 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 907.41 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 217,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,687.66/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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