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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 910.56 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 910.56 and 536.96 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 910.56 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/910.56 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 910.56 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 488,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,934.30/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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