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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 910.98 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 910.98 and 174.44 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 910.98 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/910.98 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 910.98 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 158,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,911.35/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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