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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.41, 915.03 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.41, 915.03 and 349.71 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.41 : 915.03 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.41/915.03 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.41x = 915.03 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.41x = 319,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,995.14/609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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