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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.07, 913.62 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.07, 913.62 and 176.26 is: 264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.07 : 913.62 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.07/913.62 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.07x = 913.62 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.07x = 161,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,034.66/609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.39

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