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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 912.71 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 912.71 and 300.65 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 912.71 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/912.71 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 912.71 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 274,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,402.45/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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