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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 913.38 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 913.38 and 176.07 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 913.38 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/913.38 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 913.38 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 160,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,818.82/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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