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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 906.88 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 906.88 and 361.06 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 906.88 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/906.88 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 906.88 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 327,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,438.09/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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