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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 906.60 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 906.60 and 193.86 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 906.60 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/906.60 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 906.60 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 175,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,753.48/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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