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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 912.07 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 912.07 and 333.98 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 912.07 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/912.07 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 912.07 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 304,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,614.58/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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