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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 915.90 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 915.90 and 199.81 is: 299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 915.90 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/915.90 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 915.90 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 183,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,005.98/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.73

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