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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 912.83 and 537.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 912.83 and 537.03 is: 804.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 912.83 = 537.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/912.83 = 537.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 912.83 × 537.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 490,214.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,214.41/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.91

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