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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.91 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.91 and 176.46 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.91 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.91 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.91 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 161,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,267.68/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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