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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 910.98 and 424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 910.98 and 424.47 is: 636.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 910.98 = 424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/910.98 = 424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 910.98 × 424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 386,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,683.68/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.39

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