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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.54 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.54 and 297.44 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.54 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.54 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.54 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 270,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,237.25/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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