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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 912.95 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 912.95 and 243.93 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 912.95 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/912.95 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 912.95 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 222,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,695.89/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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