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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.25, 910.98 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.25, 910.98 and 242.06 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.25 : 910.98 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.25/910.98 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.25x = 910.98 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.25x = 220,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,507.26/607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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