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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 906.87 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 906.87 and 194.06 is: 291.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 906.87 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/906.87 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 906.87 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 175,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,982.66/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.06

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