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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 910.44 and 491.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 910.44 and 491.67 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 910.44 = 491.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/910.44 = 491.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 910.44 × 491.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 447,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,636.03/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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