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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.06, 912.03 and 334.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.06, 912.03 and 334.85 is: 501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.06 : 912.03 = 334.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.06/912.03 = 334.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.06x = 912.03 × 334.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.06x = 305,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,395.39/609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.42

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