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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 902.30 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 902.30 and 190.64 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 902.30 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/902.30 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 902.30 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 172,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,014.47/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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