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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 911.94 and 334.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 911.94 and 334.46 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 911.94 = 334.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/911.94 = 334.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 911.94 × 334.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 305,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,007.45/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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