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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.75, 916.26 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.75, 916.26 and 177.94 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.75 : 916.26 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.75/916.26 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.75x = 916.26 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.75x = 163,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,037.01/610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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