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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.96 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.96 and 606.79 is: 910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.96 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.96 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.96 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 557,008.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,008.95/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.53

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