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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 915.13 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 915.13 and 177.26 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 915.13 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/915.13 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 915.13 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 162,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,211.37/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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