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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 908.26 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 908.26 and 194.46 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 908.26 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/908.26 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 908.26 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 176,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,620.24/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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