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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 919.84 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 919.84 and 408 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 919.84 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/919.84 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 919.84 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 375,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,294.72/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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