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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 913.46 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 913.46 and 218.99 is: 328.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 913.46 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/913.46 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 913.46 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 200,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,039.79/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.44

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