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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 910.92 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 910.92 and 282.71 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 910.92 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/910.92 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 910.92 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 257,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,526.19/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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