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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 911.22 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 911.22 and 174.64 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 911.22 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/911.22 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 911.22 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 159,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,135.46/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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