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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 910.89 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 910.89 and 174.40 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 910.89 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/910.89 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 910.89 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 158,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,859.22/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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