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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.00, 912.69 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.00, 912.69 and 243.05 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.00 : 912.69 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.00/912.69 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.00x = 912.69 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.00x = 221,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,826.42/608.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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