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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 910.26 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 910.26 and 281.97 is: 423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 910.26 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/910.26 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 910.26 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 256,666.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,666.01/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.15

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