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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 909.96 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 909.96 and 317.92 is: 477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 909.96 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/909.96 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 909.96 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 289,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,294.48/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.16

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