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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 915.94 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 915.94 and 264.08 is: 395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 915.94 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/915.94 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 915.94 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 241,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,881.44/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.90

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