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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 908.97 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 908.97 and 240.76 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 908.97 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/908.97 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 908.97 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 218,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,843.62/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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