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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 914.69 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 914.69 and 263.04 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 914.69 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/914.69 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 914.69 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 240,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,598.74/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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