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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 913.68 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 913.68 and 353.12 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 913.68 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/913.68 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 913.68 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 322,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,638.68/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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