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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 912.66 and 223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 912.66 and 223.69 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 912.66 = 223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/912.66 = 223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 912.66 × 223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 204,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,152.92/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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