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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.01, 914.76 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.01, 914.76 and 199.03 is: 298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.01 : 914.76 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.01/914.76 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.01x = 914.76 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.01x = 182,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,064.68/610.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.46

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