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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.72 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.72 and 194.28 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.72 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.72 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.72 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 176,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,351.84/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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