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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 911.90 and 376.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 911.90 and 376.77 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 911.90 = 376.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/911.90 = 376.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 911.90 × 376.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 343,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,574.68/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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