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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.94, 916.39 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.94, 916.39 and 264.32 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.94 : 916.39 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.94/916.39 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.94x = 916.39 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.94x = 242,220.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,220.20/610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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