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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 912.88 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 912.88 and 335.41 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 912.88 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/912.88 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 912.88 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 306,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,190.47/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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