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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.02, 913.41 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.02, 913.41 and 176.07 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.02 : 913.41 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.02/913.41 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.02x = 913.41 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.02x = 160,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,824.10/609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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