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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 909.42 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 909.42 and 259.55 is: 389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 909.42 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/909.42 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 909.42 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 236,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,039.96/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.36

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