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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 908.44 and 313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 908.44 and 313.48 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 908.44 = 313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/908.44 = 313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 908.44 × 313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 284,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,774.72/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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