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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 909.56 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 909.56 and 317.92 is: 476.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 909.56 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/909.56 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 909.56 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 289,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,167.32/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.73

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