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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.07, 921.83 and 608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.07, 921.83 and 608.56 is: 912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.07 : 921.83 = 608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.07/921.83 = 608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.07x = 921.83 × 608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.07x = 560,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,990.41/615.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.07

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