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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 909.05 and 574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 909.05 and 574.43 is: 861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 909.05 = 574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/909.05 = 574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 909.05 × 574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 522,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,178.17/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.66

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