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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 903.99 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 903.99 and 191.75 is: 287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 903.99 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/903.99 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 903.99 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 173,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,340.08/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.64

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