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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 908.75 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 908.75 and 194.97 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 908.75 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/908.75 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 908.75 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 177,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,174.67/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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