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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.76, 910.14 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.76, 910.14 and 282.40 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.76 : 910.14 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.76/910.14 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.76x = 910.14 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.76x = 257,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,023.54/606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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