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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.62, 911.96 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.62, 911.96 and 376.94 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.62 : 911.96 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.62/911.96 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.62x = 911.96 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.62x = 343,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,754.20/607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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