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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.93, 903.96 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.93, 903.96 and 191.84 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.93 : 903.96 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.93/903.96 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.93x = 903.96 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.93x = 173,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,415.69/602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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