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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 911.80 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 911.80 and 348.58 is: 522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 911.80 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/911.80 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 911.80 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 317,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,835.24/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.40

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