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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.31, 911.64 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.31, 911.64 and 348.39 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.31 : 911.64 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.31/911.64 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.31x = 911.64 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.31x = 317,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,606.26/608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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