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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.77, 912.69 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.77, 912.69 and 300.46 is: 450.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.77 : 912.69 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.77/912.69 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.77x = 912.69 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.77x = 274,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,226.84/608.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.46

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