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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 912.93 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 912.93 and 243.31 is: 364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 912.93 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/912.93 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 912.93 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 222,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,125.00/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.72

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