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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.05, 909.27 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.05, 909.27 and 259.77 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.05 : 909.27 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.05/909.27 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.05x = 909.27 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.05x = 236,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,201.07/606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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