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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 910.52 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 910.52 and 174.18 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 910.52 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/910.52 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 910.52 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 158,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,589.82/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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