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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.36 and 332.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.36 and 332.00 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.36 = 332.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.36 = 332.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.36 × 332.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 301,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,575.84/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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