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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.54, 910.26 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.54, 910.26 and 259.86 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.54 : 910.26 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.54/910.26 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.54x = 910.26 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.54x = 236,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,540.16/606.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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