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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.93, 909.07 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.93, 909.07 and 297.88 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.93 : 909.07 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.93/909.07 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.93x = 909.07 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.93x = 270,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,791.87/605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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