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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 907.79 and 296.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 907.79 and 296.83 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 907.79 = 296.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/907.79 = 296.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 907.79 × 296.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 269,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459.31/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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