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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 914.02 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 914.02 and 335.84 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 914.02 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/914.02 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 914.02 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 306,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,959.07/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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