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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.15, 912.46 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.15, 912.46 and 364.85 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.15 : 912.46 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.15/912.46 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.15x = 912.46 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.15x = 332,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,912.40/608.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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