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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 909.68 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 909.68 and 332.96 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 909.68 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/909.68 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 909.68 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 302,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,887.05/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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