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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.13, 915.72 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.13, 915.72 and 564.04 is: 847.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.13 : 915.72 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.13/915.72 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.13x = 915.72 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.13x = 516,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,502.71/609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.94

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