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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 911.76 and 543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 911.76 and 543.76 is: 815.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 911.76 = 543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/911.76 = 543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 911.76 × 543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 495,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,778.62/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.40

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