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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 907.28 and 327.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 907.28 and 327.23 is: 490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 907.28 = 327.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/907.28 = 327.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 907.28 × 327.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 296,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,889.23/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.13

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