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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 912.02 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 912.02 and 315.16 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 912.02 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/912.02 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 912.02 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 287,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,428.37/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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