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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.35, 912.89 and 335.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.35, 912.89 and 335.21 is: 502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.35 : 912.89 = 335.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.35/912.89 = 335.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.35x = 912.89 × 335.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.35x = 306,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,008.18/609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.19

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