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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 908.16 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 908.16 and 239.91 is: 360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 908.16 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/908.16 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 908.16 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 217,876.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,876.67/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.03

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