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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 910.98 and 283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 910.98 and 283.04 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 910.98 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/910.98 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 910.98 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 257,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,843.78/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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