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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 839.52 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 839.52 and 375.51 is: 518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 839.52 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/839.52 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 839.52 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 315,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,248.16/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.29

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