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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.03, 915.05 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.03, 915.05 and 147.81 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.03 : 915.05 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.03/915.05 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.03x = 915.05 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.03x = 135,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,253.75/610.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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