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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.51, 911.42 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.51, 911.42 and 174.67 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.51 : 911.42 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.51/911.42 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.51x = 911.42 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.51x = 159,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,192.30/607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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