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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 835.68 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 835.68 and 409.92 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 835.68 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/835.68 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 835.68 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 342,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,561.95/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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