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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 911.10 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 911.10 and 260.73 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 911.10 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/911.10 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 911.10 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 237,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,551.10/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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