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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.81, 912.01 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.81, 912.01 and 243.31 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.81 : 912.01 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.81/912.01 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.81x = 912.01 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.81x = 221,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,896.59/607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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