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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 911.68 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 911.68 and 314.93 is: 472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 911.68 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/911.68 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 911.68 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 287,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,116.87/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.83

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