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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 910.74 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 910.74 and 315.02 is: 471.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 910.74 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/910.74 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 910.74 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 286,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,901.31/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.97

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