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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 912.41 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 912.41 and 364.82 is: 547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 912.41 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/912.41 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 912.41 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 332,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,860.85/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.36

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