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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.26 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.26 and 445.37 is: 668.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.26 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.26 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.26 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 406,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,289.79/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.05

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