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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 909 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 909 and 215.93 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 909 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/909 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 909 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 196,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,275.83/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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