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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 910.37 and 282.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 910.37 and 282.03 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 910.37 = 282.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/910.37 = 282.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 910.37 × 282.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 256,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,750.24/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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