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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 910.91 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 910.91 and 260.72 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 910.91 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/910.91 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 910.91 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 237,491.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,491.97/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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