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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.31, 909.77 and 332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.31, 909.77 and 332.33 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.31 : 909.77 = 332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.31/909.77 = 332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.31x = 909.77 × 332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.31x = 302,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,337.65/606.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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