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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 907.28 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 907.28 and 240 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 907.28 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/907.28 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 907.28 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 217,747.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,747.20/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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