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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 915.26 and 593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 915.26 and 593.43 is: 890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 915.26 = 593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/915.26 = 593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 915.26 × 593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 543,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,139.77/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.93

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