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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 913.80 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 913.80 and 243.88 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 913.80 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/913.80 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 913.80 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 222,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,857.54/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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