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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 840.46 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 840.46 and 376 is: 518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 840.46 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/840.46 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 840.46 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 316,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,012.96/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.90

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