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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 905.73 and 192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 905.73 and 192.79 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 905.73 = 192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/905.73 = 192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 905.73 × 192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 174,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,615.69/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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