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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 910.62 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 910.62 and 513 is: 768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 910.62 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/910.62 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 910.62 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 467,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,148.06/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.29

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