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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.23, 909.57 and 317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.23, 909.57 and 317.47 is: 476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.23 : 909.57 = 317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.23/909.57 = 317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.23x = 909.57 × 317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.23x = 288,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,756.64/606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.32

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