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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.84 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.84 and 215.76 is: 323.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.84 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.84 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.84 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 196,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,091.32/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.62

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