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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.59, 913.25 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.59, 913.25 and 335.48 is: 502.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.59 : 913.25 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.59/913.25 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.59x = 913.25 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.59x = 306,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,373.38/609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.59

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