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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 906.93 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 906.93 and 316.04 is: 473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 906.93 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/906.93 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 906.93 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 286,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,626.16/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.62

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