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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.23, 906.12 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.23, 906.12 and 547.56 is: 819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.23 : 906.12 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.23/906.12 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.23x = 906.12 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.23x = 496,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,155.07/605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.78

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