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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 913.61 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 913.61 and 239.04 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 913.61 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/913.61 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 913.61 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 218,389.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,389.93/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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