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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.80 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.80 and 276.77 is: 415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.80 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.80 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.80 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 251,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,530.16/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.11

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