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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 913.62 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 913.62 and 335.48 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 913.62 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/913.62 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 913.62 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 306,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,501.24/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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