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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 908.95 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 908.95 and 332.62 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 908.95 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/908.95 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 908.95 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 302,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,334.95/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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