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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.69 and 406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.69 and 406.91 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.69 = 406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.69 = 406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.69 × 406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 367,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,313.59/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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