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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 913.34 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 913.34 and 176.13 is: 264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 913.34 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/913.34 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 913.34 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 160,867.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,867.01/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.12

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