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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 908.90 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 908.90 and 241 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 908.90 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/908.90 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 908.90 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 219,043.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,043.70/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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