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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 912.94 and 463.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 912.94 and 463.43 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 912.94 = 463.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/912.94 = 463.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 912.94 × 463.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 423,084.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,084.91/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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