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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.91, 915.70 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.91, 915.70 and 264.40 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.91 : 915.70 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.91/915.70 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.91x = 915.70 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.91x = 242,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,111.08/610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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