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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 906.78 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 906.78 and 193.54 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 906.78 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/906.78 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 906.78 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 175,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,498.20/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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