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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.25, 910.88 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.25, 910.88 and 185.11 is: 277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.25 : 910.88 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.25/910.88 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.25x = 910.88 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.25x = 168,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,608.44/607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.66

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