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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.01 and 319.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.01 and 319.83 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.01 = 319.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.01 = 319.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.01 × 319.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 292,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,006.39/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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