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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 912.24 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 912.24 and 300.26 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 912.24 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/912.24 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 912.24 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 273,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,911.46/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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