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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 912.06 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 912.06 and 299.79 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 912.06 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/912.06 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 912.06 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 273,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,426.47/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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