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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 909.03 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 909.03 and 281.46 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 909.03 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/909.03 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 909.03 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 255,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,855.58/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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