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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.32 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.32 and 316.26 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.32 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.32 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.32 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 288,846.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,846.58/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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