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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 915.32 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 915.32 and 301.93 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 915.32 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/915.32 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 915.32 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 276,362.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,362.57/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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