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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 908.87 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 908.87 and 484.94 is: 727.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 908.87 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/908.87 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 908.87 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 440,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,744.11/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.41

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