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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 912.36 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 912.36 and 402.99 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 912.36 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/912.36 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 912.36 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 367,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,675.18/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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