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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.53, 914.54 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.53, 914.54 and 362.93 is: 544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.53 : 914.54 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.53/914.54 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.53x = 914.54 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.53x = 331,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,912.19/609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.54

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