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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.75, 916.14 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.75, 916.14 and 199.92 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.75 : 916.14 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.75/916.14 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.75x = 916.14 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.75x = 183,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,152.05/610.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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