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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 910.70 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 910.70 and 174.29 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 910.70 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/910.70 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 910.70 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 158,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,720.48/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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