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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.13, 901.69 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.13, 901.69 and 190.25 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.13 : 901.69 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.13/901.69 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.13x = 901.69 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.13x = 171,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548.30/601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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