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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 913.10 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 913.10 and 300.41 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 913.10 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/913.10 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 913.10 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 274,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,302.87/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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