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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.14 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.14 and 300.56 is: 450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.14 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.14 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.14 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 274,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,453.36/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.88

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