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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 909.99 and 424.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 909.99 and 424.33 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 909.99 = 424.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/909.99 = 424.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 909.99 × 424.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 386,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,133.78/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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