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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.90 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.90 and 239.96 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.90 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.90 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.90 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 217,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,859.68/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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