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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.84, 916.17 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.84, 916.17 and 226 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.84 : 916.17 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.84/916.17 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.84x = 916.17 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.84x = 207,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,054.42/610.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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