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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 907.77 and 239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 907.77 and 239.91 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 907.77 = 239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/907.77 = 239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 907.77 × 239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 217,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,783.10/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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