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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.92, 909.67 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.92, 909.67 and 281.61 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.92 : 909.67 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.92/909.67 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.92x = 909.67 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.92x = 256,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,166.21/606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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