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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 913.24 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 913.24 and 300.76 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 913.24 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/913.24 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 913.24 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 274,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,666.06/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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