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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.67, 913.55 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.67, 913.55 and 362.39 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.67 : 913.55 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.67/913.55 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.67x = 913.55 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.67x = 331,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,057.72/609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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