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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 909.18 and 259.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 909.18 and 259.61 is: 389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 909.18 = 259.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/909.18 = 259.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 909.18 × 259.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 236,030.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,030.92/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.35

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