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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 911.72 and 527.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 911.72 and 527.00 is: 789.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 911.72 = 527.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/911.72 = 527.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 911.72 × 527.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 480,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,469.25/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.55

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