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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.44, 913.73 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.44, 913.73 and 316.83 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.44 : 913.73 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.44/913.73 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.44x = 913.73 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.44x = 289,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,495.56/609.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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