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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.99, 1,363.65 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.99, 1,363.65 and 324 is: 486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.99 : 1,363.65 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.99/1,363.65 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.99x = 1,363.65 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.99x = 441,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,822.60/908.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.06

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