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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 910.41 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 910.41 and 282.55 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 910.41 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/910.41 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 910.41 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 257,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,236.35/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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