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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 913 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 913 and 224 is: 335.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 913 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/913 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 913 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 204,512
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,512/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.79

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