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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 914.55 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 914.55 and 219.86 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 914.55 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/914.55 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 914.55 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 201,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,072.96/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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