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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.25, 907.88 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.25, 907.88 and 263.25 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.25 : 907.88 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.25/907.88 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.25x = 907.88 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.25x = 238,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,998.09/605.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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