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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 913.38 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 913.38 and 176.10 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 913.38 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/913.38 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 913.38 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 160,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,846.22/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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