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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 913.30 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 913.30 and 366.14 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 913.30 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/913.30 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 913.30 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 334,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,395.66/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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