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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 913.56 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 913.56 and 176.10 is: 264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 913.56 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/913.56 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 913.56 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 160,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877.92/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.19

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