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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 911.61 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 911.61 and 455.52 is: 681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 911.61 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/911.61 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 911.61 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 415,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,256.59/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.97

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