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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 913.77 and 435.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 913.77 and 435.69 is: 653.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 913.77 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/913.77 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 913.77 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 398,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,120.45/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.76

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