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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 914.06 and 316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 914.06 and 316.94 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 914.06 = 316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/914.06 = 316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 914.06 × 316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 289,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,700.68/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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