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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 906.61 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 906.61 and 193.42 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 906.61 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/906.61 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 906.61 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 175,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,356.51/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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