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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.23, 913.04 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.23, 913.04 and 275.43 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.23 : 913.04 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.23/913.04 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.23x = 913.04 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.23x = 251,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,477.23/609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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