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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.61, 915.84 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.61, 915.84 and 200.03 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.61 : 915.84 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.61/915.84 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.61x = 915.84 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.61x = 183,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,190.90/610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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