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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.02 and 471.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.02 and 471.66 is: 706.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.02 = 471.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.02 = 471.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.02 × 471.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 430,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,632.47/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.82

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