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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 910.72 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 910.72 and 318.44 is: 477.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 910.72 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/910.72 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 910.72 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 290,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,009.68/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.71

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