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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 908.43 and 194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 908.43 and 194.75 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 908.43 = 194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/908.43 = 194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 908.43 × 194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 176,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,912.20/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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