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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.09, 915.27 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.09, 915.27 and 199.22 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.09 : 915.27 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.09/915.27 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.09x = 915.27 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.09x = 182,340.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,340.09/610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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