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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 910.02 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 910.02 and 282.08 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 910.02 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/910.02 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 910.02 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 256,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,698.44/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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