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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 912.99 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 912.99 and 223.94 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 912.99 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/912.99 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 912.99 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 204,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,454.98/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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