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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 908.28 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 908.28 and 194.54 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 908.28 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/908.28 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 908.28 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 176,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,692.25/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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