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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.73 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.73 and 445.94 is: 669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.73 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.73 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.73 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 407,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,468.76/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.36

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