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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.53, 913.68 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.53, 913.68 and 301.05 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.53 : 913.68 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.53/913.68 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.53x = 913.68 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.53x = 275,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,063.36/609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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