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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 907.38 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 907.38 and 194.31 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 907.38 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/907.38 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 907.38 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 176,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,313.01/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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