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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 913.36 and 334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 913.36 and 334.77 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 913.36 = 334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/913.36 = 334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 913.36 × 334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 305,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,761.89/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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