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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 911.94 and 530.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 911.94 and 530.82 is: 795.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 911.94 = 530.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/911.94 = 530.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 911.94 × 530.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 484,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,075.99/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.18

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