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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 909.97 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 909.97 and 362.81 is: 544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 909.97 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/909.97 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 909.97 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 330,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,147.58/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.24

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