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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.35, 913.91 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.35, 913.91 and 164.62 is: 246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.35 : 913.91 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.35/913.91 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.35x = 913.91 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.35x = 150,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,444.76/609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.90

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