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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.39, 910.98 and 174.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.39, 910.98 and 174.43 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.39 : 910.98 = 174.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.39/910.98 = 174.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.39x = 910.98 × 174.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.39x = 158,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,902.24/607.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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