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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 913.08 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 913.08 and 424.85 is: 636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 913.08 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/913.08 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 913.08 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 387,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,924.32/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.64

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