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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 912.04 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 912.04 and 315.76 is: 473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 912.04 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/912.04 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 912.04 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 287,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,985.75/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.44

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