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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 908.29 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 908.29 and 281.13 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 908.29 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/908.29 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 908.29 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 255,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,347.57/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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