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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.83, 910.24 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.83, 910.24 and 281.97 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.83 : 910.24 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.83/910.24 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.83x = 910.24 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.83x = 256,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,660.37/606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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