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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 909.68 and 282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 909.68 and 282.90 is: 423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 909.68 = 282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/909.68 = 282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 909.68 × 282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 257,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,347.06/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.66

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