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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 907.58 and 239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 907.58 and 239.96 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 907.58 = 239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/907.58 = 239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 907.58 × 239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 217,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,782.90/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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