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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.15, 910.88 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.15, 910.88 and 174.34 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.15 : 910.88 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.15/910.88 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.15x = 910.88 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.15x = 158,797.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,797.39/607.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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