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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 840.44 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 840.44 and 376.24 is: 519.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 840.44 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/840.44 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 840.44 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 316,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,207.15/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.19

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