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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 910.68 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 910.68 and 390.58 is: 586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 910.68 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/910.68 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 910.68 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 355,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,686.89/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.12

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