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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.91, 914.46 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.91, 914.46 and 219.72 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.91 : 914.46 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.91/914.46 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.91x = 914.46 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.91x = 200,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,925.15/609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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