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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 911.97 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 911.97 and 169.26 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 911.97 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/911.97 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 911.97 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 154,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,360.04/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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