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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 913.90 and 403.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 913.90 and 403.77 is: 605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 913.90 = 403.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/913.90 = 403.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 913.90 × 403.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 369,005.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,005.40/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.29

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