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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 914.70 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 914.70 and 219.76 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 914.70 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/914.70 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 914.70 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 201,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,014.47/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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