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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.71 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.71 and 224.42 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.71 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.71 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.71 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 205,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,054.80/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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