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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.93, 915.28 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.93, 915.28 and 282.14 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.93 : 915.28 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.93/915.28 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.93x = 915.28 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.93x = 258,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,236.84/610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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