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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 913.91 and 561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 913.91 and 561.03 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 913.91 = 561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/913.91 = 561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 913.91 × 561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 512,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,728.12/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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