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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 912.32 and 413.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 912.32 and 413.03 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 912.32 = 413.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/912.32 = 413.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 912.32 × 413.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 376,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,808.90/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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