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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.18, 911.18 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.18, 911.18 and 282.58 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.18 : 911.18 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.18/911.18 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.18x = 911.18 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.18x = 257,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,481.24/607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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