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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 839.06 and 371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 839.06 and 371.91 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 839.06 = 371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/839.06 = 371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 839.06 × 371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 312,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,052.95/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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