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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.51, 906.87 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.51, 906.87 and 193.75 is: 290.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.51 : 906.87 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.51/906.87 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.51x = 906.87 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.51x = 175,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,704.52/604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.66

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