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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 906.77 and 498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 906.77 and 498.14 is: 746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 906.77 = 498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/906.77 = 498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 906.77 × 498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 451,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,691.38/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.53

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