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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.82, 905.70 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.82, 905.70 and 193.24 is: 289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.82 : 905.70 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.82/905.70 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.82x = 905.70 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.82x = 175,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,017.47/603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.85

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