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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.48, 914.61 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.48, 914.61 and 335.76 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.48 : 914.61 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.48/914.61 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.48x = 914.61 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.48x = 307,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,083.20/609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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