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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.03, 915.10 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.03, 915.10 and 177.19 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.03 : 915.10 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.03/915.10 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.03x = 915.10 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.03x = 162,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,143.84/610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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