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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 911.25 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 911.25 and 282.81 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 911.25 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/911.25 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 911.25 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 257,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,710.61/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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