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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 909.66 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 909.66 and 241.35 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 909.66 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/909.66 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 909.66 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 219,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,546.44/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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