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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 909.72 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 909.72 and 332.40 is: 498.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 909.72 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/909.72 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 909.72 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 302,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,390.93/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.17

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