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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 913.40 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 913.40 and 365.69 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 913.40 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/913.40 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 913.40 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 334,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,021.25/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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