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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.75, 912.91 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.75, 912.91 and 243.44 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.75 : 912.91 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.75/912.91 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.75x = 912.91 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.75x = 222,238.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,238.81/608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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