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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 910.74 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 910.74 and 260.38 is: 390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 910.74 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/910.74 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 910.74 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 237,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,140.60/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.66

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