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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 913.44 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 913.44 and 365.31 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 913.44 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/913.44 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 913.44 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 333,688.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,688.77/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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