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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.25 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.25 and 263.93 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.25 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.25 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.25 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 241,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,819.96/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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