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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.05, 910.28 and 402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.05, 910.28 and 402.85 is: 603.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.05 : 910.28 = 402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.05/910.28 = 402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.05x = 910.28 × 402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.05x = 366,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,704.28/608.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.08

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