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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.42, 911.22 and 283.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.42, 911.22 and 283.06 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.42 : 911.22 = 283.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.42/911.22 = 283.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.42x = 911.22 × 283.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.42x = 257,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,929.93/607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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