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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.28 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.28 and 365.56 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.28 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.28 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.28 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 333,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,858.64/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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