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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 910.46 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 910.46 and 174.16 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 910.46 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/910.46 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 910.46 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 158,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565.71/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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