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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.74, 905.56 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.74, 905.56 and 192.89 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.74 : 905.56 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.74/905.56 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.74x = 905.56 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.74x = 174,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,673.47/603.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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