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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 904.47 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 904.47 and 191.94 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 904.47 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/904.47 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 904.47 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 173,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,599.86/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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