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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 907.43 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 907.43 and 239.79 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 907.43 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/907.43 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 907.43 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 217,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,591.44/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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