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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 908.94 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 908.94 and 195.03 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 908.94 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/908.94 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 908.94 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 177,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,270.57/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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