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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.52, 913.10 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.52, 913.10 and 320.26 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.52 : 913.10 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.52/913.10 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.52x = 913.10 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.52x = 292,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,429.41/609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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