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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 909.24 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 909.24 and 314.02 is: 470.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 909.24 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/909.24 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 909.24 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 285,519.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,519.54/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.47

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