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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.31, 910.95 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.31, 910.95 and 174.45 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.31 : 910.95 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.31/910.95 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.31x = 910.95 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.31x = 158,915.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,915.23/607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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