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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 909.63 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 909.63 and 240.98 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 909.63 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/909.63 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 909.63 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 219,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,198.09/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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