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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 908.70 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 908.70 and 241 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 908.70 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/908.70 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 908.70 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 218,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,996.70/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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