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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 908.32 and 461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 908.32 and 461.32 is: 691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 908.32 = 461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/908.32 = 461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 908.32 × 461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 419,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,026.18/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.42

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