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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.77 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.77 and 404.30 is: 606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.77 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.77 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.77 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 369,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,026.33/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.31

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