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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.99, 909.73 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.99, 909.73 and 259.92 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.99 : 909.73 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.99/909.73 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.99x = 909.73 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.99x = 236,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,455.72/606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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