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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.22, 2,989.98 and 606.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.22, 2,989.98 and 606.47 is: 909.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.22 : 2,989.98 = 606.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.22/2,989.98 = 606.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.22x = 2,989.98 × 606.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.22x = 1,813,333.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,333.17/1,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.75

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