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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 913.41 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 913.41 and 176.04 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 913.41 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/913.41 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 913.41 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 160,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,796.70/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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