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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 913.92 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 913.92 and 263.25 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 913.92 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/913.92 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 913.92 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 240,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,589.44/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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