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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.13, 913.27 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.13, 913.27 and 389.89 is: 584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.13 : 913.27 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.13/913.27 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.13x = 913.27 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.13x = 356,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,074.84/609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.56

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