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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.23, 908.64 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.23, 908.64 and 331.70 is: 497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.23 : 908.64 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.23/908.64 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.23x = 908.64 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.23x = 301,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,395.89/606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.16

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