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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 908.73 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 908.73 and 498.54 is: 745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 908.73 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/908.73 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 908.73 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 453,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,038.25/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.59

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