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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.90 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.90 and 297.47 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.90 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.90 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.90 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 270,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,368.95/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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