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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 913.68 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 913.68 and 176.16 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 913.68 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/913.68 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 913.68 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 160,953.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953.87/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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