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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 910.85 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 910.85 and 318.94 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 910.85 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/910.85 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 910.85 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 290,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,502.63/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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