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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 908.06 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 908.06 and 502.88 is: 752.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 908.06 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/908.06 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 908.06 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 456,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,638.16/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.62

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