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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 915.41 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 915.41 and 177.44 is: 266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 915.41 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/915.41 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 915.41 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 162,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,433.08/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.16

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