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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 908.58 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 908.58 and 194.82 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 908.58 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/908.58 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 908.58 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 177,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,009.56/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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