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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.82 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.82 and 334.73 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.82 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.82 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.82 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 305,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,883.58/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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