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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 909.82 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 909.82 and 241.75 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 909.82 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/909.82 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 909.82 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 219,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,948.99/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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