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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.97, 913.26 and 331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.97, 913.26 and 331.33 is: 496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.97 : 913.26 = 331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.97/913.26 = 331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.97x = 913.26 × 331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.97x = 302,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,587.26/609.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.07

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