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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 913.65 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 913.65 and 331.28 is: 497.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 913.65 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/913.65 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 913.65 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 302,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,676.26/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.02

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