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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 907.25 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 907.25 and 331.82 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 907.25 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/907.25 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 907.25 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 301,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,043.70/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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