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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 913.28 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 913.28 and 436.79 is: 654.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 913.28 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/913.28 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 913.28 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 398,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,911.67/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.03

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