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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 911.97 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 911.97 and 363.99 is: 545.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 911.97 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/911.97 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 911.97 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 331,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,947.96/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.96

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