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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 907.84 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 907.84 and 397.56 is: 595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 907.84 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/907.84 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 907.84 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 360,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,916.33/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.27

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