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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.82 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.82 and 301 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.82 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.82 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.82 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 273,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,253.82/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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