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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 916.36 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 916.36 and 225.90 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 916.36 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/916.36 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 916.36 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 207,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,005.72/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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