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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 910.01 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 910.01 and 241.56 is: 362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 910.01 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/910.01 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 910.01 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 219,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,820.81/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.27

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