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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 908.10 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 908.10 and 194.46 is: 291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 908.10 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/908.10 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 908.10 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 176,589.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,589.13/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.73

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