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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 911.48 and 315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 911.48 and 315.65 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 911.48 = 315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/911.48 = 315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 911.48 × 315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 287,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,709.36/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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