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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 914.82 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 914.82 and 199.08 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 914.82 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/914.82 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 914.82 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 182,122.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,122.37/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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