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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 912.01 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 912.01 and 175.12 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 912.01 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/912.01 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 912.01 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 159,711.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,711.19/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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