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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 906.73 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 906.73 and 296.58 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 906.73 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/906.73 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 906.73 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 268,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,917.98/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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