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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 912.48 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 912.48 and 351.68 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 912.48 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/912.48 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 912.48 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 320,900.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,900.97/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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