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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.59, 910.98 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.59, 910.98 and 299.18 is: 448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.59 : 910.98 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.59/910.98 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.59x = 910.98 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.59x = 272,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,549.27/607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.57

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