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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 912.75 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 912.75 and 334.36 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 912.75 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/912.75 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 912.75 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 305,187.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,187.09/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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