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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 910.26 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 910.26 and 277.61 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 910.26 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/910.26 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 910.26 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 252,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,692.73/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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