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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 912.89 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 912.89 and 224.06 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 912.89 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/912.89 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 912.89 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 204,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,542.13/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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