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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.38 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.38 and 224.04 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.38 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.38 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.38 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 204,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633.66/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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