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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.92, 916.24 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.92, 916.24 and 226.08 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.92 : 916.24 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.92/916.24 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.92x = 916.24 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.92x = 207,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,143.54/610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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