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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 909.37 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 909.37 and 259.28 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 909.37 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/909.37 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 909.37 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 235,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,779.55/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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