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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 910.31 and 390.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 910.31 and 390.61 is: 585.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 910.31 = 390.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/910.31 = 390.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 910.31 × 390.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 355,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,576.19/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.91

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