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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 915.95 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 915.95 and 225.88 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 915.95 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/915.95 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 915.95 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 206,889.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,889.08/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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