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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 909.96 and 400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 909.96 and 400.83 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 909.96 = 400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/909.96 = 400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 909.96 × 400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 364,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,739.27/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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