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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 905.82 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 905.82 and 192.90 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 905.82 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/905.82 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 905.82 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 174,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,732.68/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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