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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.81, 910.29 and 597.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.81, 910.29 and 597.42 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.81 : 910.29 = 597.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.81/910.29 = 597.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.81x = 910.29 × 597.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.81x = 543,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,825.45/606.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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