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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 908.96 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 908.96 and 195.15 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 908.96 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/908.96 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 908.96 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 177,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,382.57/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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