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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.38 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.38 and 365.14 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.38 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.38 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.38 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 333,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,511.57/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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