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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 909.03 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 909.03 and 387.32 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 909.03 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/909.03 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 909.03 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 352,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,084.36/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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