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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.22, 915.26 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.22, 915.26 and 177.39 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.22 : 915.26 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.22/915.26 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.22x = 915.26 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.22x = 162,357.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,357.08/610.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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