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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 907.28 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 907.28 and 193.96 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 907.28 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/907.28 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 907.28 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 175,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,976.03/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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