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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 913.84 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 913.84 and 390.36 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 913.84 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/913.84 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 913.84 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 356,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,726.58/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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