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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908 and 297.56 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 270,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,184.48/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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