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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 909.99 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 909.99 and 282.18 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 909.99 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/909.99 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 909.99 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 256,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,780.98/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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