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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 913.01 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 913.01 and 591.93 is: 888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 913.01 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/913.01 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 913.01 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 540,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,435.05/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.68

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