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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 908.67 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 908.67 and 259.07 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 908.67 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/908.67 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 908.67 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 235,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,404.59/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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