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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.97, 909.91 and 588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.97, 909.91 and 588.61 is: 882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.97 : 909.91 = 588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.97/909.91 = 588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.97x = 909.91 × 588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.97x = 535,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,582.13/606.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.39

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