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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.88, 2,009.94 and 608.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.88, 2,009.94 and 608.66 is: 913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.88 : 2,009.94 = 608.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.88/2,009.94 = 608.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.88x = 2,009.94 × 608.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.88x = 1,223,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,370.08/1,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.73

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