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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 913.99 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.38, 913.99 and 219.36 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.38 : 913.99 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.38/913.99 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.38x = 913.99 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.38x = 200,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,492.85/609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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