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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.91, 910.55 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.91, 910.55 and 282.55 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.91 : 910.55 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.91/910.55 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.91x = 910.55 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.91x = 257,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,275.90/606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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