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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 911.73 and 364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 911.73 and 364.75 is: 546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 911.73 = 364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/911.73 = 364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 911.73 × 364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 332,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,553.52/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.31

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