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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.65, 916.22 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.65, 916.22 and 177.93 is: 266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.65 : 916.22 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.65/916.22 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.65x = 916.22 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.65x = 163,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,022.13/610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.96

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