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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 914.94 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 914.94 and 335.64 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 914.94 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/914.94 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 914.94 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 307,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,090.46/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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