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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 908.98 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 908.98 and 333.84 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 908.98 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/908.98 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 908.98 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 303,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,453.88/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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