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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 913.13 and 262.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 913.13 and 262.27 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 913.13 = 262.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/913.13 = 262.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 913.13 × 262.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 239,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,482.04/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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