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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.73, 916.10 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.73, 916.10 and 199.91 is: 299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.73 : 916.10 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.73/916.10 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.73x = 916.10 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.73x = 183,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,133.47/610.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.86

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