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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 907.97 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 907.97 and 297 is: 445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 907.97 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/907.97 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 907.97 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 269,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,665.61/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.71

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