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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 907.29 and 331.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 907.29 and 331.85 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 907.29 = 331.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/907.29 = 331.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 907.29 × 331.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 301,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,084.19/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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