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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 906.95 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 906.95 and 193.89 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 906.95 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/906.95 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 906.95 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 175,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,848.54/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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