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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.61, 906.98 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.61, 906.98 and 193.61 is: 290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.61 : 906.98 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.61/906.98 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.61x = 906.98 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.61x = 175,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,594.89/604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.43

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