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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 911.78 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 911.78 and 362.73 is: 545.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 911.78 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/911.78 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 911.78 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 330,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,729.96/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.74

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