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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.08, 914.28 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.08, 914.28 and 284.76 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.08 : 914.28 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.08/914.28 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.08x = 914.28 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.08x = 260,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,350.37/610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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