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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.75, 909.65 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.75, 909.65 and 282.35 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.75 : 909.65 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.75/909.65 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.75x = 909.65 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.75x = 256,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,833.72/606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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