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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 913.97 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 913.97 and 300.88 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 913.97 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/913.97 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 913.97 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 274,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,995.29/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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